⏱ 15 min total

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Name: Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Shrimp; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tsp Chili powder; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Lime juice; ¼ fruit Avocado; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ⅛ small raw Red onion; 1 tbsp Cilantro; ¼ dash Salt; 2 tortilla Corn tortillas

Per 1 serving · 273 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

312

16%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
20g
24% of calories
Carbs
31g
38% of calories
Fat
13g
37% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa (273 g) has 312 calories, with 20 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (38% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), dietary fiber (26% DV) and Vitamin E (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 32% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

114cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.3g

Net carbs

24g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

7.3g

1.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein40%
Dietary fiber26%
Vitamin E24%
Niacin24%
Vitamin B638%
Vitamin B1252%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A10%
Vitamin C16%
Vitamin K16%
Folate (B9)18%
Calcium12%
Iron18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium32%
Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min

1
In a bowl, mix the shrimp with half of the minced garlic, chili powder, olive oil, and half of the lime juice. Allow to marinate while preparing the avocado salsa.
2
In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, tomato, red onion, remaining garlic, remaining lime juice, and chopped cilantro to create the avocado salsa. Set aside.
3
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until opaque, approximately 2 minutes per side.
4
Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with the cooked shrimp and avocado salsa. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (273 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	91 μg	10%
Vitamin C	14 mg	16%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	24%
Vitamin K	19 μg	16%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	4 mg	24%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	38%
Folate (B9)	72 μg	18%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	52%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	23%
Choline	109 mg	20%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	119 mg	12%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	576 mg	12%
Magnesium	80 mg	19%
Phosphorus	468 mg	67%
Zinc	2 mg	20%
Copper	0.4 mg	48%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	37 μg	67%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	57 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	311 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	791 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	61 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 312 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

59min
Walking (3.5 mph)
37min
Cycling (moderate)
26min
Running (6 mph)
44min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa?

One serving of Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa (1 serving) has 312 calories, which works out to 114 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa?

727 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa?

1.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (273 g)

Calories312

% Daily Value*

Total fat 13g	17%
Saturated fat 2.1g	10%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 727mg	32%
Total carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary fiber 7.3g	26%
Total sugars 1.9g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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